E16
Siemens Configuration or Calibration Error

Microwave shows E16 and refuses to start, often after a power interruption.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Corrupted EEPROM settings on control board, incomplete power-on self-test, firmware error, incompatible replacement control board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety warning: Do not attempt to reprogram control firmware without official Siemens procedures and tools.

Steps to try:

  • 1. Full power reset: Disconnect power for at least 15 minutes to allow capacitors to discharge and the control to fully reset.
  • 2. Restore default settings: If the user menu offers a factory reset or default settings option, perform it according to the user manual.
  • 3. Check model configuration: If a control board was recently replaced, verify that the correct Siemens part number was installed for your exact model.
  • 4. If E16 remains: The control PCB may need to be reprogrammed or replaced by a Siemens service technician.

Do not continue cycling power repeatedly; this will not resolve a corrupted configuration.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Control PCB (with EEPROM)
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